Best Campfire Chili Recipes

CAMPFIRE DUTCH OVEN CHILI AND CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Add the salsa, tomatoes, hatch chiles, beans, corn, chili powder and 1 1/4 cups water to a pre-seasoned 5-quart cast-iron Dutch oven and stir to combine. Prepare the corn muffin mix with the egg and milk according to package directions and spoon in dollops on top of the bean mixture. Cover with the lid and be careful not swing the pot too much when transferring it to the fire to keep the batter on top (it will sink a bit though).
• Prepare a campfire or charcoal grill for cooking at medium-high heat (you'll know it's ready when you can hold your hand about 2 inches above the fire or grates for only 2 to 3 seconds). Arrange the coals so there is a hole in the center large enough to hold the Dutch oven without it touching any coals directly. Place the Dutch oven in the hole. With grilling tongs or a shovel, place a few coals on the lid of the Dutch oven. Cook for 20 minutes, rotating the pot occasionally. Remove the coals from the lid and take the Dutch oven off the fire. Let sit, covered, for 15 minutes before serving with desired toppings.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CAMPFIRE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown mean with onions and garlic in small amount of oil. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chilies, jalapenos, seasonings, beef broth, and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve hot in bowls with an assortment of condiments such as grated cheeses, sliced olives, pico de gallo, chopped onions, etc.

WALKING TACOS WITH CAMPFIRE CHILI

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Season beef chuck and pork shoulder generously with salt. Cook in the hot oil in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
• Stir onions, jalapeno chile pepper, and garlic into the Dutch oven; cook until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, orange juice, lime juice, chili powder, lime zest, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover partially with the lid, and simmer until beef and pork fall apart when pressed, about 3 hours.
• Divide corn chips among serving bowls. Spoon chili on top. Garnish each serving with cotija cheese, pickled jalapeno peppers, limes, and cilantro.

CAMPFIRE VELVEETA CHILI AND SHELLS

Steps:

• In a large pot prepare Velveeta & Shells according to instructions.
• In separate saucepan heat chili thoroughly.
• Combine chili and prepared Velveeta & Shells in large pot. Top with shredded cheese and crushed corn chips. Serve while hot.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CAMPFIRE CHILI

Steps:

• Brown meat with onions and garlic in oil. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, chiles, jalapeños, seasonings, beef broth, and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Add beans during last 30 minutes of cooking. Serve hot in bowls with an assortment of condiments such as grated cheeses, sliced olives, Pico de Gallo, chopped onions, etc. Fun Fact: The largest mountain chain in North America is the Rocky Mountains. The length of the system is about 3,300 miles; the width is as much as 400 miles. They extend from northern New Mexico to the Arctic Ocean in northwestern Alaska, crossing parts of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana, and Washington in the United States and parts of Alberta, British Columbia, the Yukon Territory, and the Northwest Territories in Canada. The Rockies are often divided into four sections-Southern, Middle, Northern, and Arctic Rockies. The Southern Rockies are sometimes referred to as the Colorado Rockies since the 30 highest summits of the Rocky Mountains all lie within the state of Colorado.

CAMPFIRE CHILI

Steps:

• In a large saucepot, brown beef with 1/2 cup pasta sauce.
• Add diced tomatoes (I use DelMonte Chili-style) and remaining pasta sauce. Add veggies and seasonings.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally for 1.5-2 hours or until veggies are cooked to your liking.
• Drain, rinse, and add beans. Remove bay leaf. Allow beans to heat through and serve!

PAPA FUNK'S CAMPFIRE CHILI

Steps:

• Break ground beef and sausage into small pieces and put into the crock of a large slow cooker; add tomato sauce, dark red kidney beans, roma tomatoes, celery, green bell pepper, light red kidney beans, white kidney beans, beer, sweet onion, red bell pepper, tomato paste, green chile peppers, chili powder, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, cumin, and barbeque sauce.
• Cook on Low for 8 hours.